Washington, United States.-Cuban Ambassador to the United States, José Ramón Cabañas, confirmed the interest of business representatives and other sectors of the state of Kentucky in increasing ties with the island, reported the diplomatic delegation of the Caribbean country.

During a visit to that territory, Cabañas exchanged greetings with Governor Matt Bevin, and with the mayors of the cities of Louisville and Lexington, Gregory E. Fischer and Jim Gray, respectively.

During the stay, May 4 to 7, he also held meetings with federal congressmen James Comer and John Yarmuth, as well as other state representatives, pointed out the embassy in a note.

His program included a visit to the headquarters of the University of Louisville, where he was received by its president, Gregory Poster, and a presentation on Cuba in the University Club of that education facility.

This last activity, organized by the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana, brought together more than a hundred attendees, including businessmen, academics, students and other local figures.

The diplomat also spoke with executives and representatives of major state-owned companies, including the executive directors of the 21c Museum Hotels chain, Steve Wilson; And the company Yum! Brands, Inc., Greg Creed.

Cabañas, who was accompanied by the first secretary Miguel Vélez, a specialist in economic-commercial issues at the Cuban Embassy, also spoke with members of the Cuban-American community in Kentucky.